With senior quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels injured and redshirt freshman Patton Robinette making his first start, Vanderbilt got down 28-0 after four Texas A&M possessions and couldn't catch up despite forcing five turnovers.

"Last week (31-27 upset of Georgia) we did a good job of coming out and playing well in the first quarter," Vanderbilt offensive tackle Wesley Johnson said. "This week, for whatever reason, we didn't get up and we weren't focused the way we were supposed to be."

Texas A&M (6-2, 3-2 SEC) registered a season-high 12 tackles for loss and sacked Robinette and backup Josh Grady a combined seven times. Vanderbilt (4-4, 1-4) was 3-of-14 on third-down conversions and scored 10 points less than what the Aggies had been allowing in SEC games.

Robinette was 15-of-28 passing for 216 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions, including a pick-six on the opening play of the second half.

"There was ups and downs, but for the most part, (Robinette) looked confident. He never really looked rattled to me," said Vanderbilt receiver Jordan Matthews, who had eight catches for 92 yards to become the SEC's career leader in receiving yardage. "I think he's going to be just fine."

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Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel on the field before the 2014 BCS National Championship game between the Auburn Tigers and the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl.
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Johnny Manziel of the Texas A&M Aggies rushes past Zach Wood #90 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs in the first half on September 21, 2013 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.
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Vanderbilt did not make Robinette available to the media after the game.

Johnny Manziel, whose status was in doubt after suffering a right shoulder injury last week, completed 25 of 35 passes for 305 yards, four touchdowns and an interception in less than three quarters. Manziel didn't do a lot to hurt Vanderbilt with his feet (four rushes, 11 yards), but he noted that his role in the running game "wasn't really in our game plan."

"In my mind, I was always going to play," Manziel added. "My shoulder is just a little sore. It didn't cause me too many problems today, so that was a positive."

The Commodores scored 17 consecutive points to end the first half and began the second half with the football and a sense of optimism. It was immediately dashed seven seconds into the third quarter when Texas A&M safety Howard Matthews darted in front of receiver Jonathan Krause, intercepted Robinette and returned it 26 yards for a touchdown.

"I felt like we had swung some momentum back, made some plays, closed the gap on the scoreboard and felt like our sideline and our locker room believed," Franklin said. "And then we get in a situation where you come out and throw an interception for a touchdown — I think that took some air out of us.

"We're reading the (cornerback) in that situation. The corner bailed, so that tells him to go and throw the flat. But then he also has to see the flat defender. The flat defender buzzed out underneath him."

The Aggies maintained momentum after that score despite its repeated struggles holding on to the ball. Texas A&M lost four fumbles, including one from receiver Travis Labhart into the end zone. His turnover kept the Aggies from taking a 42-17 lead, but only momentarily.

Derel Walker's second touchdown catch from Manziel effectively put the game out of reach one series later after a Robinette punt traveled 5 yards as Vanderbilt tried to fool the Aggies on fourth down.

Manziel displayed machine-like efficiency, and Texas A&M's quick-hitting, no-huddle offense carved up Vanderbilt's defense in the first quarter. The 2012 Heisman winner hit on 10 of 10 passes for 70 yards and a touchdown on the game's opening drive.

"I think a good tempo offense is difficult for everybody in the country," Franklin said.

Mike Evans had a pair of touchdown receptions for the Aggies. Free safety Kenny Ladler had a team-high 10 tackles, forced two fumbles and had an interception for Vanderbilt.

Krause and Grady were among several Commodores to leave the game and not return due to injuries, making this a good time for Vanderbilt's final bye week. Carta-Samuels (leg injury) didn't dress but was on the sideline with a headset and appeared to be walking comfortably.

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